Sunday, April 21, 2013

Feasting on the True 'Nature of Happiness'

I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe in His Gospel and teachings.  I have been 'trained' in His principles since I was a little girl and I recognize His truth when it is placed before me. When I read the scriptures, I do find a lot of comfort as I connect with truths that are good and wholesome.   It is a perfect familiarity and I can say that the place these concepts and ideas have originated from is the same place I have come from as well.  I know this Earth is just a sort of pit stop equipped with many conveniences and experiences to help me along the way to my final destination.  The older I grow, I learn concepts and ideas that are not eternal or decent in nature.  I am grateful for the truths that feed me and help me become a better person.    ''Wickedness never was happiness" it reads in Alma 41:10.     Sitting down at the dinner table and expecting my body to grow and become strong off the toxic substances that sit on my plate is absurd.  Similarly, I was not created to be able to ingest sin and not get a stomach ache.  I cannot stomach it! This is not the true 'nature of happiness ' (Alma 41:11).  There is only one pathway to true and everlasting happiness.  And it is through our Redeemer.  This is where I receive adequate nourishment on a daily basis.  The food of the world is cheap and empty.  It satisfies on a temporary basis.  I don't ever want to acquire a taste for it.  I want to indulge on the simple truths that come from a Heavenly Father who is kind and gentle and filled with a perfect love.  A Perfect Love catered specifically to me and every one else.  Just as Alma was inviting his son Corianton in the scriptures to not excuse himself in the least point because of his sins, by denying the justice of God; but to let the justice of God, and his long-suffering have full sway in his heart; and let it bring him down to the dust in humility…I want to do the same.  Alma continued encouraging his son who found himself in a tough spot, "see that you are merciful to your brethern; deal justly, judge righteously and do good continually."  I likewise feel invited to do so.


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